Presidents

Maneuvers held during President Harry S. Truman's visit to the U.S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia. From a leather bound album of the President's visit to Quantico, VA.

Maneuvers being observed during President Harry S. Truman's visit to the U. S. Marine Base, Quantico, VA. From a leather bound album of the President's visit to Quantico, VA.

Maneuvers being observed during President Harry S. Truman's visit to the U.S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia. President Truman is viewing the helicopters through binoculars. From a leather bound album of the President's visit to Quantico, VA.

President Harry S. Truman reading the citation for Secretary of State James F. Byrnes' Distinguished Service Medal. From left to right: General George C. Marshall, General Henry Arnold President Truman, Admiral William D. Leahy, Secretary Byrnes, Mrs. Byrnes, John Snyder, and General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (standing in front with a veteran) decorating one of twenty-eight servicemen who received Medals of Honor in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. First Lieutenant Cecil H. Bolton is seated far left, front row. Behind President Truman at the table with the medals is Major General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (front, right) and General Charles de Gaulle (front, left) attend the welcoming ceremonies for the visit of the French General on the front lawn of the White House. In the row behind Truman and de Gaulle are: Admiral William Leahy; unidentified; Major General Harry Vaughan; and unidentified. Others in the photo are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front, right) and General Charles De Gaulle (front, left) attend the welcoming ceremonies for the French leader on the White House lawn while officers salute in the background. Behind General De Gaulle (mostly obscured) is Admiral William Leahy; second from the right in the second row is Major General Harry Vaughan; others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman, right, and French President Charles De Gaulle, left, stand at attention during the welcoming ceremonies for the French visit to the White House. Behind President Truman is Admiral William Leahy. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and others observe the maneuvers held at the U. S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia. This maneuver involves an airplane. From a leather bound album of the President's visit to Quantico, VA.

President Harry S. Truman reading the citation for Secretary James F. Byrnes's Distinguished Service Medal. From left to right: General George Marshall; the President; Fleet Admiral William Leahy; the Secretary; Mrs. Maude Byrnes; John Snyder; and General Harry Vaughan (partially obscured).